Dakota Valley/Northern Plains Electric Cooperative has a position opening for a cooperative communications/public relations assistant. The successful candidate will assist the Communications Director in all aspects of the Communications/Public Relations Department at the cooperatives’ Jamestown, North Dakota office. Communications/Public Relations Assistant Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Researching, writing, editing and preparing materials for cooperative communications outlets, including a monthly newsletter, annual report, news releases, advertising, Website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others;
- Writing, editing and proofreading copy for brochures, flyers and other publications;
- Capturing members, events and cooperative news on photos and video;
- Designing layout for various print and electronic publications;
- Graphic development, management and archival;
- Managing print, radio, TV and Web-based advertisement placement;
- Compiling and maintaining media contact database;
- Monitoring media outlets including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.
- Organizing and maintaining photography library;
- Serving as staff assistant to Member Advisory Committees;
- Representing the cooperatives at various public and community functions;
- Other duties assigned as needed.
Requirements:
This candidate should possess excellent writing, grammar, communication and
presentation skills, proofreading and editing abilities, be self-starting and
detail/deadline oriented, creative, professional, and have the ability to
multitask. Preference will be given to
candidates with experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere
Pro, and with deploying successful social media campaigns. Three years’
experience in corporate communications and a bachelor’s degree or higher in
communications, public relations, marketing or a similar field is preferred.
This is a professional position offering a generous benefit package. Please submit resume complete with employment
and salary history postmarked by Oct. 21, 2011 to Northern Plains Electric
Cooperative, 3322 Highway 281 North, Jamestown, ND 8401, or e-mail to: conniek@nplains.com. No telephone inquiries, please.
